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You'd be amazed what you can play on the ukulele! Music teacher Matthew K. counts down 10 of his favorite surprising ukulele cover songs...
The ukulele is a fun instrument to play! Originating in Hawaii, the ukulele has four nylon strings that are tuned to C major. It is very easy to play, and you can strum it any way and it will provide a nice tone.
Often when one thinks of the ukulele, they think Hawaii, or Luau. Although it originated in Hawaii, many contemporary songs can be covered o …
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Top 10 Most Surprising Ukulele Cover Songs

You'd be amazed what you can play on the ukulele! Music teacher Matthew K. counts down 10 of his favorite surprising ukulele cover songs...
The ukulele is a fun instrument to play! Originating in Hawaii, the ukulele has four nylon strings that are tuned to C major. It is very easy to play, and you can strum it any way and it will provide a nice tone.
Often when one thinks of the ukulele, they think Hawaii, or Luau. Although it originated in Hawaii, many contemporary songs can be covered o

From Toy Pianos to Ukes: Gift Ideas for Musically-Inclined Kids

Would you love to give your child the gift of music? Introducing music into the life of your child provides an array of benefits, from the sheer joy of music to improved coordination, social and verbal skills, core competency skills, and more. From toy pianos for kids to technological fun, there are a variety of ways to introduce music into the life of a child.
Pass the love of music on to your child with these great gift ideas:
Toy Pianos &amp; Keyboards
From stomping piano dance mats to m

5 Easy Ukulele Songs to Play This Summer

There are dozens of easy ukulele songs to learn! Even if you don't have a musical background, getting started on the ukulele is fun and easy. You can find a decent starter ukulele at your local music shop for around $40, and there are tons of free resources available online to help you strum your first chord.
To get started learning some easy ukulele songs, check out these great YouTube tutorials. We've picked out five easy uke songs to help you learn how to play the ukulele. In order to

Flower Power: 4 Easy Ukulele Songs from the 60s

Ready for a time warp? Ukulele teacher Willy M. has five classic tunes from the 60s that are perfect for your ukulele!
There was something about the music of the 1960s that has remained popular year after year. The nice thing about this for the beginning ukulele player is that 60s songs make great tunes to learn on the ukulele, simply because they're relatively easy to play. Here are five easy ukulele songs for beginners that come from the swinging 60s.
1. "Up Around the Bend"
The f

How Ukulele Artist Danielle Ate the Sandwich Built Her Music Career Online

If you've spent any time checking out rising musicians on YouTube, you've probably seen Danielle Ate the Sandwich's popular original songs or cover videos. Danielle is a uke-slinging singer-songwriter with a dash of comedy who touts inspirations like Paul Simon, Death Cab for Cutie, and Katy Perry.
I got the chance to talk with Danielle today about her musical upbringing, writing the songs for her new album The Drawing Back of Curtains, and her personal journey of growing up as an artist